Multiple choice

The main function of cholesterol in the body is to _____.

  1. Transport lipids to body cells

  2. Act as an emulsifier to fat

  3. Make certain hormones and bile acids

  4. Aid in digestion of sterols
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C Correct answer
Explanation

Cholesterol is a vital building block in the body, used to synthesize steroid hormones (like estrogen and testosterone), vitamin D, and bile acids necessary for digestion.

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